With an 80mm increase in ground clearance, stainless steel cladding, and knobby all-terrain tires, the Dakar is built to excel in conditions few would associate with a sports car. But here’s the kicker: many of the technological features that make the Dakar a champion off-road can be fitted across the rest of the 911 lineup.

While the Dakar thrives off-road as the GT3 dominates the track, the Porsche 911 Carrera with all-wheel drive strikes an extraordinary balance, performing harmoniously on both surfaces.

So, how well does the 911 handle winter? When equipped with winter tires and advanced features like Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), it’s nothing short of exceptional. Porsche even dedicates substantial resources to showcasing this with its Porsche Ice Experience—a global program that includes a Canadian location just north of Montreal. Participants take 911s onto frozen lakes and ponds, navigating bespoke circuits designed for perfecting drifting skills in a controlled, low-traction environment.

On city streets, the all-wheel-drive Carrera’s winter capability is undeniable. Whether you’re cruising around town or loading up with a ski rack for a trip to the slopes, the 911 gets you from point A to point B with confidence—even on icy, winding roads.

What makes the 911 truly unique cannot be neatly summed up in a few words. But a key reason for its enduring success is its unparalleled versatility: it’s a sports car you can drive every day. Whether you should drive it daily is a personal choice. But whether you can? That’s not even up for debate.

Porsche Centre Richmond currently has a healthy selection of all-wheel-drive Porsche 911s in both its new and pre-owned inventory. Contact us today for more information.